15 Clutter Busting Routines for Any Family

Posted on Feb 27, 2012 by Joshua Becker Almost three years ago, my family and I decided to start living a minimalist life. Since then, we have tried to remove all of the possessions from our home that are not essential. In doing so, we have found new opportunity to spend our time, energy, and finances on the things that are most important to us. Also, we became far more observant about how our things rob us of our...
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The Opportunity of Lent

Posted on Feb 27, 2012 by Joshua Becker Growing up in small towns in South Dakota and North Dakota, I can vividly remember students in my school observing the season of Lent. But to me, it only meant that our school lunch menu changed for a month and McDonald’s advertised their Filet-o-Fish sandwich for $1.00. As I grew older, I began to understand more and more the spiritual significance and religious...
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When an Injury Sidelines a Cyclist

Posted on Jan 23, 2012 Although this article is written for cyclists, it truly applies to anyone. The natural reaction is to cut back on calories until it’s time to ride—and burn energy—again. But the healing process demands fuel, too. “It’s like fixing a house,” says sports dietitian Cynthia Sass, RD, CSSD. “A crack in the foundation requires raw materials to patch things back...
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